2007, 07-23 Special Joint Council/BOCC Meeting MinutesAttendance.
City of Spokane Valley
Mayor Diana Wilhite
Deputy Mayor Steve Taylor
Councilmember Dick Denenny
Councilmember Mike DeVleming
Councilmember Bill Gothmann
Councilmember Rich Munson
Councilmember Gary Schimmels
City Manager Dave Mercier
City Attorney Mike Connelly
Deputy City Manager Nina Regor
Deputy City Attorney Cary Driskell
Planning Manager Greg McCormick
Finance Director Ken Thompson
Public Works Director Neil Kersten
Senior Engineer Steve Worley
Administrative Analyst Morgan Koudelka
Senior Planner Scott Kuhta
City Clerk Chris Bainbridge
Others in Attendance included:
Rep Timm Ormsby
Jim Huttenmaier
Planning Commissioner Gail Kogle
Craig Howard, Valley News Herald
MINUTES
Joint City Council/
Spokane County Commission Meeting
Monday, July 23, 2007
2:00 p.m.
Spokane Valley City Council Chambers
11707 E Sprague Avenue
Spokane County
Commissioner Todd Mielke
Commissioner Bonnie Mager [arrived 2:20]
Commissioner Mark Richard (absent)
Jim Emacio, DPA Prosecutor's Office
Dave Hubert, DPA Prosecutor's Office
Bob Brueggeman, County Engineer
Gerry Gemmill, Assistant to Chief Exe. Officer
John Pederson, Assistant Dir. Bldg & Planning
Bruce Rawls, Utilities Director
Nancy Hill, SCRAPS Director
Mayor Wilhite opened the meeting at 2:14 p.m., and announced that Commissioner Richard will not be
able to attend today's meeting.
1. Joint Planning Agreement
Mayor Wilhite brought attention to the July 12, 2007 draft interlocal joint planning agreement between
Spokane County and the City of Spokane Valley. Commissioner Mielke explained that the GMA
Steering Committee has also examined this draft, and with the help of legal counsel, has worked to clean
up the references; and he mentioned that this "redline" version is different from what the Steering
Committee reviewed as some of the previous references were too broad, such as making reference to
"anywhere within the UGA" as opposed to in the "joint planning area." Attorney Emacio then
highlighted the proposed changes.
Mr. Emacio explained that the rationale for the change on page 4 under "projects affected" was it was felt
it should be a two -way agreement within jurisdictions [Commissioner Mager arrived]; he said that page 5
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provides that either party could require the preparation of a transportation impact analysis for a project
which was developed in either area; that the word "shall" was changed to "may" and the "concept impact
analysis" was changed to "transportation impact study."
Mr. Emacio also explained that section 5 identifies the terminology, as the County said when a project is
developed, it may not require a complicated traffic impact analysis, but could require something less like
a traffic count or study; so the word "study" encompasses the various types of traffic analysis, and is more
broad than the word "analysis." Mr. Brueggeman added that they usually met with a proponent on
scoping to get a sense of what the project would entail and the facilities it might affect; and then make
that determination at the scoping meeting of what would be necessary. He further explained that the
Board's intent was to have this as a template and have the specific name of the joint planning area filled
in later. Mr. Emacio also stated that this template is not final; that they sent it to the City of Spokane and
expect they'll have some suggestions; after which the document can be brought back here for further
review. Other possible changes, he said, are that they can request the study rather than require it; and to
leave the jurisdiction where the project will be, to have the last call on whether to conduct the study.
Although every area is within the County, Commissioner Mielke said that the County would have input
regarding scope, but the City would have the ultimate say in doing the study. Some discussion ensued
regarding possible conflicts if one entity feels a study should be done and the other party disagrees, thus
defeating the purpose of the agreement; and that designated representatives are explained in section 15.
Mr. Emacio also pointed to paragraph 5, and said that section 1.30 of the County Road and Drainage
Standards contain specific criteria about what it takes to mitigate issues and address concurrency; that
now there is no official requirement to try to work out these differences; but this template says that
entitles must meet. Councilmember Munson remarked that there is still a concern if the County is doing
development in a joint area and a disagreement ensues including long involved mitigation, that if
"triggers" were already in place that mechanism could save time. Deputy Mayor Taylor added that
definitions of what a developer should do regarding road improvements to accommodate the
developments, are different from the standard; and there are some Supreme Court rulings that discuss
what kind of improvements a developer must do for new impact purposes.
Mayor Wilhite mentioned that this is the first step in this process; and Mr. Emacio replied that what he
explained above are the big changes, and the remainder changes were to clean it up to make it read better.
Commissioner Mielke said that on page 7, immediately above "Development Standards" that section 3
also added a clause about the SRTC's concurrency regulations once finalized; and that the Board has not
yet seen those regulations and will address them once they have had a chance to review them.
Other discussion turned to concurrency regulations and the SRTC's authority to have them; that the
SRTC is a required planning entity; and that if the law requires concurrency, even the SRTC would fall
under certain statutory concurrency regulations; and if currency is not met, Mr. Mielke said they have the
ability to shut down the project. The Court under LUPA were also mentioned and what could be an
appropriate hearing body; and it was pointed out that section 22 includes "Venue Stipulation."
Other issues included mention by Attorney Connelly that replacing the UGA with joint planning
agreements throughout the document works well as long as all the adjacent UGA's are joint planning
areas; and that might not necessarily be the case. Mr. Connelly also mentioned that under the section 2
"intent" section, the original document included that standards had to be "consistent" with City
development standards, and that now the word is changed to "compatible" which is a softer word and less
strictly interpreted. Mr. Mielke said that he would not tell someone in an unincorporated area that they
have to comply with City ordinances; that for him the common ground is to find a way to work through
the process and to find the consistent standards in the UGA; that he is willing to work to move forward
with common road standards. Mr. Connelly said some of the changes to be aware of include the deleted
language on page 3; that section 5 Transportation went from requiring to requesting; that the TIS analysis
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is good but there is nothing requiring scoping or a transportation study; and that section "d" had wording
taken out that would require the authorizing jurisdiction to recommend denial of a project that failed to
meet concurrency; and that the top of page 7 uses language that addresses the parties agreeing to jointly
identify proposals that fail to comply with concurrency standards. Mr. Emacio said the Board suggested
that as they didn't want to forego authority over a project.
Mr. Connelly responded that the less certain the language means the less certainty you'll have for
planning purposes; if a document doesn't allow one jurisdiction to develop in a way to meet adjacent
jurisdiction concurrency; at what level do respective bodies want to negotiate to. Mr. Mielke countered
that a change in the language doesn't change the ultimate result, that the parties further agree to "jointly"
identify and recommend denial of proposals that fail to comply; and that the County is still looking at
projects on a joint basis and if there is a failure to meet concurrency, and those failures are identified, that
will be a set up for denial in the future until such concurrency is met; as the GMA says if there is a failure
of concurrency, the project is stopped. Attorney Connelly said the result could be the same; and the
reason for the agreement is to try not to have to use the courts. Attorney Emacio said that identifying is
better than recommending denial; and Mr. Mielke added that once that is identified due to failure to meet
concurrency, State law takes over, adding that having "triggers" would be a good idea. It was mentioned
that should be considered, but not to the point of staling the process; and that the process and the changes
can be done concurrently. Mayor Wilhite said she sees no reason why we shouldn't move forward on
both.
Mr. Connelly said he would not recommend adding the paragraph about the SRTC until the SRTC
decided what they would do about concurrency; that the mediation paragraph needs to be more specific to
include mediation as to any determination made pursuant to this agreement and not the "terms of this
agreement;" and if there is an argument about a determination, then the terms needs to be different and
the language broadened; adding that he will give his written comments to Mr. Emacio for further
consideration. Further brief discussion mentioned having level of service as at trigger; having some kind
of standardized method instead of negotiation within each project type; having a regional approach to
determine whatever impacts the County development would have on the Valley; impact fees whether
local or regional and how they might be processed (SRTC with a regional fee and /or have each
jurisdiction adopt their own); how to impose the City's standards in areas outside the City's jurisdiction;
that this draft document can always be amended later; and that this agreement is a good starting place.
Mayor Wilhite mentioned that this issue can be brought up again at the next joint City /County meeting.
2. Potential Regional Ballot Issues
Mayor Wilhite mentioned the "Ballot and Potential Ballot Issues" handout; and said these dates are
tentative; and that Spokane Valley does not anticipate adding anything to the November ballot; and asked
if anyone is aware of any other potential ballot issues for 2007. Commissioner Mielke said that August
14 is the last day to submit anything for the fall 2007 ballot; and mentioned that Crime Check is listed
under the City of Spokane; he mentioned the 1 /10` of 1% sales tax levy; and said that the 911 Board
anticipated their revenue stream will go red in 2011; that they seek a long term solution and have
discussed the possibility of some 911 and crime check combination; and said that there is a consideration
of having as a ballot issue, the 1 /10 of 1% sales tax; which would amount to 60% of the revenues going
to the County, and the remaining 40% being split among the jurisdictions. Mr. Mercier also mentioned
that Representative Timm Ormsby is also in attendance today and may be of assistance in answering
questions.
Mayor Wilhite said that the City plans a six -year budget; and said that we have a street fund for
maintenance purposes; that Council would like to know how to supplement that fund, and that the 1 /10`
of 1% might be considered provided the City could use it for road maintenance purposes.
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Commissioner Mielke responded that they could consider using those funds if they were labeled for
strategic infrastructure and roads; but that respective road funds cannot be used outside one's jurisdiction.
Councilmember Munson mentioned that our master road plan estimates the need for an annual five
million dollars to maintain our roads. Commissioner Mielke said that the County is trying to identify
needs and desires, and that it typically takes about six months to see the revenue once a measure is
enacted. Discussion of that issue ensued including mention that the City's road are critical; that the
City's $4.6 million per year challenge won't be met by that 1 /10` of 1 %; the possibility of having a
vehicle registration within the City's zip codes would generate an estimated $70,000 (a $20.00 license tab
fee); and how to sell this idea to the voters when the City's has its own plan to sell the City Center. If the
County wanted the City's endorsement or support of this issue, the tight time schedule was also
mentioned and the realization that the Councilmembers might not be ready to make such a decision.
Other pending ballot issues included the need for a jail; other types of revenue sources such as utility tax
and /or B &O tax; the inoperability of the current 911 communication system; the need to prioritize issues
and that Council agreed public safety and infrastructure are top priorities. Mayor Wilhite said that
perhaps this issue of supporting the 1 /10` of 1% can be added to Council's Tuesday agenda; and that
Mayor Wilhite will report such outcome back to the Board of County Commissioners.
3. WASTEWATER Treatment Facility Governance
Commissioner Mielke stated that the County has drafted a "Sewer System Governance Principles" list
and he asked Mr. Rawls to join in the discussion. Mr. Mielke emphasized that this is a draft document
and is a result of a compilation of notes taken over the last few years as he has talked to different people
about this subject; and if there are any questions regarding where we are in the process with the facility,
he asked that those questions be addressed to Mr. Rawls.
Mr. Rawls explained that they are about to issue the Request For Proposals; that they met with some
design firms a few weeks ago; and are working through those comments, some of which are large and
some minor; that the RFP will be issued about mid - August with a December date to submit proposals;
that there will likely be site visits in January, and it is hoped to have a contract in place by July 2008; and
that this all assumes the "Total Maximum Daily Load " (TMDL) goes forward and gets submitted to the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); that the operations might be approved beginning 2008 if there
are no appeals, with project construction beginning about July 2008; that it would be ready for testing in
the fall of 2011, with start-up around January 2012. Mr. Rawls also said that they received a conditional
use permit, and there is nothing in there to cause worries; that the appeal period is about to end; and they
are waiting to see if there are any surprises in the draft TMDL; that regarding the NPDES (National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) or TMDL permit; there could be an opportunity for legal
challenge or appeal; that there are a number of options; and as we get closer we will have better vision.
Further discussion included meetings with all associated jurisdictions for a regional approach; the
problems of limited capacity; associated funding issues such as utility tax; other jurisdictions such as
Liberty Lake and Airway Heights and their wastewater issues; mention that the plant must be self -
supporting; the question of rates and trying to have the lowest possible rates to consumers but have rates
high enough to cover the debt retirement and operational cost. Commissioner Mielke then highlighted the
principles in the Draft document.
4. Regional Animal Control
SCRAPS (Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service) Director Nancy Hill explained that a
Regional Research Team was recently formed with Morgan Koudelka, City of Spokane Dave Steele, and
herself; and that the team has developed a draft regional budget to include staffing and operating costs
along with capital expenditures, which include an addition to the facility and start-up costs such as
upgraded computers, vehicles, equipment, and uniforms. She explained that they are still working on
reaching smaller areas like Spangle, Latah and Deer Park. Ms. Hill said that the original proposal was to
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increase the spay /neutered license by $5.00 and a non - spayed /.neutered license by $8.00; to increase the
daily board rate from $6.00 to $10.00; and add some additional fees such as trip costs. She said that given
the current license rates, these new fees could bring about $150,000 in additional revenue, half of which
would be credited to the Spokane Valley account. She also mentioned that she is examining
jurisdictionalizing the revenue; for example, if Spokane Valley citizens were more responsible in
licensing pets, the City would see the value of that. She further explained that they are looking at a new
software package to enable them to make sure everyone pays what they should. There was some mention
of having a one -time lifetime license which could save money on renewals; but Ms. Hill said many places
which do have those don't have the annual income to operate. She also stated that the City of Spokane
wants to set their own license fees, but that would be problematic in printing out forms. In response to a
question of when this would all begin, Ms. Hill said they can start this new program without hearing from
all the smaller cities; but that are waiting to hear from the City of Spokane and she hopes to hear from
them this week.
Further discussion included not placing a burden on responsible people; grant opportunities for the
Humane Society; pet shops, dog breeders, dog trainers, and veterinarians to complete a self - mailer
postcard back to SCRAPS to help track unlicensed pets; having an ordinance to enforce licensing; the
desire of Council to hear SCRAPS Community Assessment Report; that the next time this comes on the
agenda, it will be placed at the front of the agenda, and that perhaps a representative from the area vets
association could attend the next meeting. [Deputy Mayor Taylor left the meeting at 4:35 p.m.]
5. Other topics: Regional Support Network Grant Proposal
Mayor Wilhite said that the Regional Support Network is pursuing a grant proposal; that $4.00 of the
$10.00 auditor's real estate recording document fee collected by Spokane County goes to the State, which
makes that $4.00 available for grants; and that Representative Ormsby called her regarding this topic, and
she invited him to explain the issue.
Representative Ormsby said that as the jurisdictional legislative bodies, the Board and City Council will
be asked to approve any plan for the State's portion of the document recording fee. In background, Mr.
Ormsby said that 2005 Legislature approved House Bill 2163, which is homeless housing assistance
funding; that it accumulates from a $10.00 document recording fee around real estate transactions; that
$6.00 of that $10 is returned back to the community; and that there is a local County task force that
reviews applications and dispenses the local portion of that money toward local homeless housing
programs. Mr. Ormsby said that the State keeps a very small portion of the remaining $4.00 for
administrative fees; and the remainder they drive to communities in the form of competitive grants; that
Spokane County is the entity charged with writing that grant; that the grant submitted for those dollars in
2006 was not funded; perhaps because the grant was written to support three separate populations:
offenders re- entering the population; the chronically mentally ill; and foster children coming out of foster
care and into emancipation; and that the State viewed that application as trying to serve a very broad
spectrum of the population in a very short time frame (one - year). Mr. Ormsby said that in speaking with
the Director of the Regional Support Network (RSN), and with the individuals on the two, 2163 groups,
one that writes the application and the other that serves on the dispensing board; and with Mayor Hession
and Mayor Wilhite, that one of the things to consider is that the most difficult and unsympathetic
population that is a challenge to provide housing for is the ex- offender population; and in housing the ex-
offender, it helps law enforcement as law enforcement knows where these people are and therefore
diminishes the public safety responsibility. Mr. Ormsby said that his proposal to the RSN and to the task
force charged with writing the grant, and to the Board of County Commissioners and City
Councilmembers, is to consider writing that grant specific to the offender population; and that he is aware
this is not politically popular, but that he seeks the Sheriff's Office support, the Department of Correction
support, and the City's police department support as well.
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Mr. Mielke added that in the ex- offender population, there is overlay with the mentally ill; and suggested
rather than just mentioning the "ex- offender" population, that Mr. Ormsby consider adding the mentally
ill population as well; to have the two categories together; and he added that approximately 60% of those
charged with felonies have mental illness; and that with the mental housing grant, once a person has a
conviction, they lose their eligibility for housing assistance making it difficult to place members of this
population in stable environments; and therefore making them more at risk for re- offending. Mr. Ormsby
said that he has also informed the City of Spokane's Mayor office of this topic; and that this is time
sensitive as the grant must be submitted by some time next month. Mayor Wilhite expressed concern
about the ending of the grant, and questioned if that means the housing assistance ends after three years
and if so, what becomes of those displaced persons. Mr. Ormsby said that housing officials such as SNAP
have counseled him on what needs to be done in the grant process and what should be avoided to avoid
displacing persons after the grant ends. Mr. Mercier said that he encourages the coordination of this topic
with the current state regional funding efforts to assist in homelessness; and that linkage of the two
proposals would be useful. Mayor Wilhite said the City has received several grants through the Sheriff's
Office regarding special funding, and it would be helpful to know how long those grants are, and how the
grant funds are worked into the costs associated with the City's contract with the County, and she asked if
the County would sent the City a list of those grants along with the grant's lifespan to assist in the City's
financial planning.
Mayor Wilhite thanked the Councilmembers, the County Commissioners, and City and County staff for
attending; said that she would like to continue having joint meetings possibly monthly or every six weeks;
and that the next meeting would be hosted by the Board of County Commissioners. Mr. Mielke said that
he will leave the scheduling up to Mr. Richard, and said that possibly the next meeting could he scheduled
some time after Labor Day.
There being no further business, Mayor Wilhite thanked everyone for their participation, and adjourned
the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
- Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
0. W itki&
Diana Wilhite, Mayor
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DRAFT - Sewer System Governance Principles
• Terms & length defined and agreed upon within an interlocal agreement.
• System is to be self - supporting and not rely upon the general fund of any partner
jurisdiction.
• Rates will be set so that all operational costs associated with the system are
covered, as well as a reasonable reserve for future capital needs. Rates to
customers will be set as low as possible, yet still be sufficient to meet the
aforementioned goals as well as regulatory compliance.
• An advisory committee will be established, consisting of representatives from the
partner jurisdictions, and will be charged with overseeing the setting of rates
consistent with other conditions as set forth in the interlocal agreement.
• Expansion of the system, including the extension of the system. shall be
determined on a "business model" basis. LE. Repayment of costs associated with
the extension of the system shall be accomplished within a pre- established period
of time, whether repayment is via property owner /developer payment, additional
subscriber base, and/or grant funding. In this way, the system will be extended in
those areas where density supports such an expansion, or where there is financial
means to cover the costs.
• Generally, all rates will be consistent by category, regardless of whether the
service is within or outside of an incorporated area. Example: single family
homes will have the same rate regardless of location. However, rates may differ
by jurisdiction based upon any conditions imposed on providing service in that
• No utility tax will be assessed against the system. Partner jurisdictions.
authorized by statute, may impose a utility tax against any parcel receiving sewer
service within its jurisdiction, but shall not assess a utility tax outside of its
boundaries. Partner jurisdictions to the agreement can determine how such utility
taxes are to be billed and collected.
• All staff and service needs of the system are to be fulfilled either directly by the
system, or through contracting with an outside organization. Services shall not be
provided by any partner jurisdiction unless all parties agree in writing.
Juh 12, 2007 DRAFT
INTLRLO AL AGREEMENT REGARDING JOINT PLANNING BETWEEN
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This Agreement is entered by Spokane County, hereinafter referred to as "Cuu,a
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Whereas, a Goal of the State Growth Management Act is to ensure coordination between
communities and jurisdictions, including _spix al f +ur j ' c districts to reconcile conflicts,
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«'he real, RCW 36.70&210 sets forth certain requirements for County- widc;Planning
johcies, including that county -wide planning policies shall address policies for joint
county and city planning within urban growth areas. and
Whereas, The Countywide Manning 2olicics for Spokane County adopted pursuant to
RCW 36.70A.210 contain policies for a joint planning process intended to resolve issues
regarding how zoning. subdivision and other land use appmvals in designated joint
planning areas will be coordinated. and that such joint planning may be accornplished
pursuant to an interlocal agreement cntenYd into between and/or among jurisdictions
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issuance of any final DNS. MDNS tar staff report to the Hearing Examiner in
an attempt to teach a consensus position/recommendation. For SEPA
documents, the jurisdiction having lead agency status shall include the
consensus/collcctive recommendation and any mitigating conditions, or their
individual recommendations and any mitigating conditions if unable to reach
consensus. as applicabk: for projects pmcceding to public hearing. both
Parties shall include the consensus recommendation in their respective staff
report/reconunended conditions of appmval to the Hearing Examiner or other
appropriate hearing hody, or, if unable to agree. their respective
recommendations
Trun porultion: The Panics recognize that development activity within their
respective jurisdictions - may cause transportation impacts and may impact
transportation levels of service in ncichhorine jurisdictions. To ensure proper
identification and mitigation of development related transportation impacts. the
Parties agree that.
a Unless otherwise inconsistent with law, either of the Panics may , requt v
preparation of a Traffic Impact Stud. (TV) quantifying the impact of any,
De%elo2mcnt J'n'posaI within the „Joint Planning :Areas. The temunt)logy TIS i4
frfincci in Section 1.10 of the Spokane County Road and Drain: gc Standards. a
cony of which is attirch -d hereto as Ethibit "8.” T1tr Partin; un emtand that the
tcrminoloe' T IS may ranee from an in (lentil .rnal\ cis of the site t Dc elopin nt,
Proposal] generated auras- of -scrs ice to a cursory review of safety itsucs In the
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event the Party within whose iurisdictton the Reshipment Prupu .►1 is proposed
determines to _prepare a 111, the other parts , shall have an opportunity to
r:trtit;ipatc III. the, sco1 ne used to Jetcmine the depth of analvsi .
h. In approving and /or making recommendations regarding Development
j'roposals, each of the Parties shall require (or recommend, as the ca.sc may be)
construction of the transportation impmvements necessary to mitigate
transportation impacts identified in the T(,S concurrent with development as
required by RCW 36.7OA.070(6);N and/or the dedication of such land or
payment of money in lieu thereof that is necessary to mitigate such impacts to the
jurisdiction whose transportation system is thereby impacted. Any such fees shall
be held and encumbered as provided in RCW 82.02.020.
c. For jevelopment j'rtf+osais in the, Joint Plannine Areas where construction of
improvements necessary to mitigate identified direct trantiponation impacts does
not take place concurrent with the Develrtpmcnt Proposal, the Parties shall jointly
establish a uniform method for quantifying appropriate financial contributions
amvnt. the City County and spa isor'deseltct+cr of the Desch tncnt P for
improvements to be made within 6 years of the appmval 'f the Deseluprn nt
J n'pos tl for identified direct transportation impacts. The Parties recognize that
to implement this ,Agreement some modification of existing regulations may be
required and agree to make such moxlifications in a timely manner ctwtsistent w tth
ans. annlieai+lc law after establishment of a uniform and mutually agreed upon
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method for quantifying appropriate financial contributions.
d. The Parties further agree to jointly idcntifv „Development Eproposals that
fail to comply with the concurrency standards of either party.
c. The Panics further agree to 4onsider incorporating the findinp, and
recommendations on concurrency being pn:pared by thc Spokane Regional
Transportation Council (SRTC) into this, Agreement. to the extent agreed to
by the Parties, by formal amendment at such time that , SRTC's concurrcnc v
regulations are finalized.
Development Standards: The Parties recognize that development in the , inmt
u tthout common development regulations could frustrate the purpose
and intent of thisAgrremcnt„
a. The Panics agree to assign the necessary staff to review applicable
development regulations, including but not limited to zoning designations, PUD
standards, landscaping, signage, subdivision. road and street standards, bicycle
paths. jogging lanes, trail systems application review procedures and stormwater
drainage requirements. Differences shall be identified and a consensus or
compatible standard recommended. after which mutual recommendations will be
proc sled as an amendment to each Panics' development regulations in a lawful
manner towards the end of developing uniformity in said development standards.
Such review should include representatives from the private sector who may be
impacted by any such amendments. The process to identify individual
jurisdiction differences shall commence upon signing of this lgreement, with a
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goal of completing the identification of differences within six (61 months of
signing. Recommendation for consensus standards shall follow.. h. The Panics
agree to confer on the necessity for and/or the location of any connector
streets and/or the classification of any streets within or adjacent to a,
Development Pnts. . 1 If agreement is not reached, both Parties shall
present,. their respective positions to the Hearing EXAM inerjippr priatc
hearing body, or administrative official..
c. The Panies agree to consult on Comprehensive Plan/Zoning categories.
allowable land uses and densities in the l.nnt Plannine Arras. Such
consultation shall include consultation on the classification of stnuts and
roadways on the ctltnnion borders.
7. Other Regulations: Nothing in this Agreement shall supersede or negate any
existing land use or development regulation of the Parties.
8. Additional Agreements: The Parties contemplate future joint planning agreements
that may relate to ether UGA/JPA's or Joint Plammn Area ,S,
. Nothing in this ,�grcement is intended to prohibit the
development of future agreements relating to either the impacts identified above or
other impacts that may now or in the future exist_
1 9. Rights Reserved: Nothing in this, \greement is intended to waive or limit the rights
of the Parties to require mitigation for any impact as allowed by federal. state or local
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chapter 4311C RCW or rniti; rtitm fee% eo%ernc.i h. RCW 82.02.060
10. Change in Standards or Ordinances: Any change in the Parties respective 01
development regulations, lit} comrrehcnsivc Hans. ttr (di) offi tai contn'l•,
reeatdless of whether he affect the Joint Planning An.aa shall be forwarded to the
other party within '1 days of passag.
I I !Mediation of Disputes: Any disputes arising fmm this.)grrement._may be set for
mediation by either party within 30 days of notification of a dispute. Prior to
mediation, the Parties. represented by their elected officials, shall first meet
informally in an attempt to reach resolution. If a mediator cannot he agreed upon
by the Parties, each party shall select one mediator who in turn shall select a third
mediator to conduct the mediation. The decision of the mediation panel shall not be
binding on either pant. Pro Wed. however, the PartiLS attire to consider in good
faith the det isiun of the mediation rt�utr
I i Indemnification and Liability:
a Spokane County shall protect. save harmless, indemnify and defend. at its own
expense, (City, its elected and appt►inte d officials. officers, employees and
agents. from any loss or claim for damages of any nature whatsoever arising
out of Spokane County's performance of this agreement. including claims by
the Spokane County employees or third parties, except for those damages
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caused solely by the negligence or willful misconduct of (CitylTown). its
elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, or agents_
b. (Cite shall protect. save harmless. indemnify and defend. at its own expense,
Spokane County its elected and appointed officials. officers. employees and
agents. from any loss or claim for damages of any nature whatsoever arising
out of (City's/Town's) performance of this agreement, including claims by the
(City/Town) employee's or third parties. except for those damages caused
solely by the negligence or willful misconduct of Spokane County. its elected
and appointed officials. officers. employees, or agents.
In the event of liability for damages of any nature whatsoever arising out of the
performance of this Agreement by Spokane County and (City, including
claims by Spokane County's or (City'% own officers, officials. employees,
agents. volunteers, or third parties, caused by or resulting from the concurrent
negligence of Spokane County and (City, each Panics liability hereunder shall
only be to the extent of that party's negligence.
d. No liability shall he attached to Spokane County or (Cite by reason of entering
into this agreement except as expressly provided herein.
13. Severobility: If any pnwision of this _gnrrnent or its application to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the provisions and/or the application
of the provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected. In such
case the £artie5 agree to meet and amend this . recrnent as may he mutually
deemed necessary.
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14. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
Parties with respect to identified property. This Agreement may be amended in
writing by mutual agreement of the Parries.
15. Designated Representative. The Parties agree ,that the Mayor or htsthcr
designee (position) shall he the designated representative of the
related to this lgreement and the Chairman of the Board of Counts. Cornrnissioncrs
rr luv'hcr detsn2ec (position) shall he the designated
representative of the County.
16. Effective Date and Duration. ThisAg eement shall become effective following the
approval of the ;\ emcnt by the official governing hashes of each of the Parties
hereto and the signing of the ; Agreement by the duly authorized representative of
each of the Panics hereto. and shall remain in effect unless terminated_
17 Termination. Either Pan, may terminate its obligation under this 3peement
upon one year advance written notice to the other Party. Following a termination,
the County and City are responsible for fulfilling any outstanding obligations
under thi eement, or amendment thereto. incurred prior to the effective date
of the termination.
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they purpose to. and shall not he deemed to define. limit or extend the scope for
intent of the par,► &raphs lr which they pertain
19. Counterparts. This Aercerncnt tray he executed in any number of counterparts,
yaCh of which. when exeeulcd and delivered, shall
he an original. hut such
countectwis shall tuecther constitute but one and thc sarnc
;1(1. Pmpcnv and Equipment. The ownership of all oropcnv and equipment utilized
by an Pam to meet is Dili anion, under the terms of this Aut anent shall
remain with such Pans.
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22- Ver,ue Stipulation, - nil, Agreement has hcen and shall he construed as having
ken rnadc and delivered within the %tate of Witsningion and it is rputuallk
undcr`t►xxd an �t reCd by each P arty t hat this A.rret the
laws of the State of Washintit n hnth as to intcmntati►m and nerformancc, Ant
action at law. shit in equipy or judicial proceedings s for the enforcement of this
A1;retnunt. or ar '! rte wiom ht rviu hall l e instirulcxl tint gown_ of coal
within Spokane County, Washington,
23. Notice All notices or order communications given hereunder ..hall he deemed
given on i i 1 the :fay such notices or tither communications n received when .cnt
ry personal delivery: or (tit the third day following the day on which the same
have hr en mailed by certified mail dclivcty. receipt requested and pi ace prepaid
addressed the Parities at thc addressees sot forth Mow, or at such ether address as
the Panics shall from time -to -time designate by notice in writing to the other
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Chairman of the Board of County Contini.sioncrs
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Erich Pang thall be responsible for the linansine of its ccmiractuul obligations
under its normal budcciary process_.
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No new or senarltc learn or adminIstratltc entity is mated ti o atiminister the
provisions of this Air ;cmcnt
E. As;le4ment to he filed •
The Ctts shall file this Au4Yntcnt with its City Clerk. The Count. shall pincc
this Aj;f<ernent on AN wch site
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IN WITNESS NVHEREOF, the Pattie• have causcd this Aerecment i i be cu.-cured on thc
dme and vi car tiplxnih: their respcctis c signature blacks.
ATTEST
Danacla Erickson
Clcrk of the Board
ATTEST:
City Cleric
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SPOKANE COUNTY. WASHINGTON
MARK RICHARD. Chairman
BONNIE MAGER. V icc chair
TODD MIEI_KF Commissioner
CITY OF SPOKANE
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Title:
Approved as to form:
A_csistunt City Attorney
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